Thursday, September 20, 2012

Don't Let Your Hard Work Go to Waste: Follow-Up!

So you made it through the career fair last night! You should be proud of yourself for preparing well, dressing the part, and having the courage to walk up to employers and begin a professional relationship.Now it is time to build on that relationship.

Follow-up after a career fair is surprisingly uncommon and if you make the effort to connect with employers who piqued your interest, it helps you stand out from the crowd. All you need to do is send an email or hand-written note thanking them for their time at the fair and include a copy of your resume. Don't forget to follow the application instructions provided to you at the fair and be sure to tell them in your note that you have submitted your application.

This one little step can make all the difference!

(And if you are going to the Technical Career Fair this evening - good luck! ...and don't forget to follow-up!)